| 单词 | sitting breeches |
| 释义 | > as lemmassitting breeches sitting breeches n. colloquial breeches said to be worn (figuratively) by someone inclined to remain seated for a long time, or to stay up late; frequently in to have one's sitting breeches on. ΚΠ 1785 F. Grose Classical Dict. Vulgar Tongue Sitting breeches, one who stays late in company, is said to have his sitting breeches on, or that he will sit longer than a hen. 1826 ‘G. Grin’ Rhyming Reminisc. 130 Now Master Bristle, fond of pro and con, From argument was never known to flinch; And when he had his sitting breeches on, He wouldn't budge an inch. 1899 National Mag. Feb. 479/2 He certainly does wear his sittin' breeches when he pays his respects. 1917 P. Kester His Own Country xlii. 497 'Deed if he ain't got his sitting britches on... Yes, sir, that child acts like he had a root to his foot that had growed right into the floor an' kep' him a-sitting there. 1947 A. S. Turnbull Bishop's Mantle i. 4 When you're stuck with a caller who has his sittin' britches on, Hilary, I'll tell you how to get rid of him. 2012 S. King 11/22/63 (new ed.) 67 He gave me a tired smile and added, ‘I got my sittin-britches on.’ < as lemmas |
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